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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.20, 12,169.83 and 2,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.20, 12,169.83 and 2,269.80 is: 3,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.20 : 12,169.83 = 2,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.20/12,169.83 = 2,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.20x = 12,169.83 × 2,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.20x = 27,623,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,623,080.13/8,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.71

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